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- How To Prepare And Protect Yourself From Wildfire SmokeDec 12,2024,12:48 pm ESTWildfire smoke can cause unhealthy air quality,far from the fire itself. Here’s how to protect yourself.
- Wildfire Smoke Undoes Years Of Pollution Progress,Research SaysDec 12,2024,12:48 pm ESTWildfires emit a type of harmful pollution called particulate matter or PM2.5 that can get into your lungs or bloodstream,resulting in a number of health problems. Researchers show that,since at least 2011,many people have been exposed to this type of pollution more frequently as wildfires become more frequent. Between 2016 and 2022,wildfire smoke pollution wore away at about 25% of previous particulate matter cleanup progress made over decades.
- 6 Natural Remedies For WheezingOct 22,2024,3:15 pm EDTDepending on the cause of your wheezing,these 6 home remedies may help reduce symptoms and improve your breathing.
- Thousands At Risk Of Potentially Deadly FungusOct 1,2024,12:00 pm EDTA joyful California music festival turns nightmarish as thousands of attendees face potential exposure to a deadly fungal infection,including marquee performers James Blake and Skrillex.
- 50,000 Lives Cut Short In A Decade By California WildfiresAug 23,2024,12:00 pm EDTResearchers say the human and economic toll over a decade of increasing fire activity in California may be much higher than once thought.
- Canadian Wildfire Smoke Could Hurt Indoor Air Quality,TooJul 22,2024,12:00 pm EDTWildfires from Canada have spread dangerous smoke to the Midwest,affecting indoor air quality and prompting the need for extra safety measures.
- Maui Wildfire Survivors Could Face New Health CrisisJul 22,2024,12:00 pm EDTSurvivors of the deadliest U.S. wildfire in a century could be facing a new crisis. See what a new study found in the aftermath of the Maui wildfire,and why researchers say lessons from the 9/11 attacks could help them save lives.
- America’s 3 Most Polluted Cities 2024 ReleasedJun 27,2024,12:00 pm EDTThe American Lung Association just released its newest rankings of U.S. cities with the most toxic air. The report found extreme heat,drought and wildfires are contributing to the increase in deadly particle pollution. Watch the video to see which three cities are ranked the worst.
- Skipping The Elevator For The Stairs Could Extend Your LifeJun 18,2024,12:00 pm EDTCould the key to living longer be as simple as taking the stairs? New research has found climbing stairs can significantly lower your risk of premature death,especially from heart disease.
- Air Quality Clears Up In New York,A Day After Ozone AlertJun 5,2024,9:16 am EDTThe air cleared up in New York after an alert driven by potentially unhealthy levels of ground-level ozone.
